Team Leader, CCBHC

Thresholds • Chicago, IL

4d • $69,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Team Leader (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) CCBHC is a part of the management structure of the project. The Team Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of the team in order to ensure quality service delivery to members, functioning as the senior clinician or “player coach” of the team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field is required.
• Two (2) years clinical experience.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter notes into electronic medical records and working knowledge of pertinent software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics required.
• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car.
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of clinical interventions and evidence-based practices.
• Strong communication skills with ability to effectively converse and listen to others and construct clear and concise written communication.
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience preferred.
• LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and modeling of Evidence-Based Practices and recovery that ensures program implementation according to the fidelity scales as well as SAMSHA and CCBHC guidelines.
• Provides training, supervision and support to the therapists, Intake Specialist, and care coordinators.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Monitors all required paperwork and maintains the quality and validity of individual case records according to the standards of CARF, Medicare, Medicaid, SAMHSA, DMH, SUPR, IDOA, and agency policies. Assures all assigned paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates effectively with community partners and designated collaborating agencies.
• Collaborates with administrative team and quality department to ensure continuous quality improvement and the collection of accurate and timely reporting of all data.
• Under the direct supervision of a QMHP or LPHA, gathers member information and assesses the need for service, makes recommendations for treatment, identifies and investigates existing natural resources and supports, explains options available to the member and assists in the application process.
• Monitors member attendance and/or occupancy on the team so that case assignments, transitions and closures are handled effectively and efficiently.
• Assists with special tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: representing the agency at meetings, conferences, supervising students/interns, orienting and training new staff.
• Conducts annual evaluations in a timely manner for all team staff. Develops specific goals and objectives, and provide the method and opportunity for each team staff to succeed in their professional development.
• Participates in the hiring sequence of the agency, and make recommendations on the hiring or termination of team staff.
• Follows agency standards regarding clinical supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay – Salary Range: $69,000 - $72,000 annually
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 3 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level